Find out how popular the last name Sadasivan is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sadasivan.

Sadasivan, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sadasivan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sadasivan in America

Sadasivan is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sadasivan surname appeared 147 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sadasivan.

The history of the last name Sadasivan

The surname "SADASIVAN" is of Indian origin, specifically from the Tamil-speaking regions of southern India. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 9th to 12th centuries CE.

The name "SADASIVAN" is derived from the combination of two Tamil words: "Sadhu" meaning a holy or virtuous person, and "Sivan" being a name for Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Thus, the name can be interpreted as "a devotee of Lord Shiva" or "a virtuous person devoted to Shiva."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "SADASIVAN" can be found in the inscriptions and literary works from the Chola dynasty, which ruled over parts of southern India between the 9th and 13th centuries CE. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent among the Brahmin communities, who were scholars, priests, and administrators during this period.

During the 13th century, a renowned Tamil scholar and poet named Sadayandi Sadasivan authored several literary works, including commentaries on ancient Tamil literature. He is considered one of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name "SADASIVAN."

In the 15th century, a prominent Hindu philosopher and religious leader named Appayya Sadasivan lived in the Vijayanagar Empire, located in present-day Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. He was known for his teachings on Advaita Vedanta, a school of Hindu philosophy.

Another notable individual with the surname "SADASIVAN" was Sundara Sadasivan, a renowned musician and composer who lived in the 18th century. He was a prominent figure in the Carnatic music tradition and composed several musical works that are still performed today.

In the 19th century, Ramasami Sadasivan was a respected Tamil scholar and linguist who contributed significantly to the study and preservation of the Tamil language. He authored several works on Tamil grammar and literature.

Throughout history, the name "SADASIVAN" has been associated with scholars, philosophers, and individuals from the Brahmin communities in southern India. While the spelling may have varied slightly in different regions and time periods, the core meaning and significance of the name have remained largely unchanged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sadasivan

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sadasivan.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sadasivan was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sadasivan was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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